The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-02
I'm ROUTE AGAIN.
The Reception at Terre Haute-The Presi'
dents Speech


dents Speech.
TFRRE HAuTE. Oct AT Terre Haute
station several Thousand persons thronced ths
track and platforms, and made the dissmbark-
ment of the party a difficult and somewhat
dangerous proceeding. The President was re.
ceived BY ex-Secretary Thompson and n COM
mttee and with his companions was driven to
the Normal School building in front of which
stand had been erected for the formalities OF tho
reception. The populace seemed on fire with
enthusiasm; accompanying the carriages
on their way and maintaining one
uuceasng din of cheers. Thousands of ma
tional flags flying from the windows along
the way, and many buildings were elaooIately
decorated with bunting. 1t was dark before
the procession reached its stand. and the time
for the departure of the train was a!rrady past.
The great square contained as nearly as could
be estimated by the glare of the electric lights
more than 20, 600 persons.
Senator Voorhees, called the assemblage TO or
der. asked for silence and announced that Hon.
Richard W. Thompson would welcome TO Ierre
Haute the President Of the United States. Mr.
Thompson, in the course Of his speech of well
come. dwei. briefly on the boundess resources OF
the Mississippi valley. to which tho President
was making his first visit He spoke
of the pride of the people of Terre
Haute in the Wabash valley, and especially in
their beautiful city. He asked leave to anticipate
that wAen the President should have seen more
of tho West ne might realize more than ever how
much there for all to keep the United
States in the front rank of nations, and conserve
those principles for which the fathers fought
The President replied follows:
II have travelled now through the State of
Indiana, and seen something of it's fertility and
wealth, and little OF its people. 1t seems fit
ting that, as we leave Its borders, we should
after the manner OF parting guests. pause for n
moment ard express the pleasure which hriet
visit to your State has afforded us. am told,
too tn at Terre Haute is one of the most beautl
ful cities of which Indiana can boast. and THU
me to regret that know so little about
it and have so little opportunity now 90 see it
The fact that this particular neigh borhood tormG
the richest portion of very rich and productive
State is q of coneratulation which doubt
less you fully appreciate; but of all your prod
ucts perhaps the most widely known is thu
Tall Sycamore of the Wabash" for this place
has been pretty well advertised as the home OF
that particular tree. During the last two and
half years have become somewhat acquainted
with the Sycamore and have made M my
mind that IL has height enough and
size enough for any locality or for any purDoSe.
The name of your city indicates its beautiful
and commanding location; the rich and fertile
country all about it. its excellent means OF
trans portation and communication. and It's
teusive manufactures and industries already in
operation deprive its citizens of any excuse If il
shall not further expand ANA prosper.
The kind greeting and hearty welcome which
have been accorded US by the citizens OF Indiana
make US feel shat VIC are parting with friends,
and we shall repem Der none amorg them with
more grateful pleasure than the people of Terrd
Haute."
Upon the conclusion Of the speeches the visit
they could be freed from the multi.
tude drove rapidly TO the depot and took the
train for 81. Louis.
The train left indianapolis half an hour late
but the time was made before it reach ID
Terre Haute. The President and Mrs. Cleve-
land expressed themselves as delighted with the
warmth and cordially of their reception, and
with the general appearance OF the
town. its inhabitants and i5s public buildings A
single accident only marreG the pleasure of the
visit. On the way TO the depot the horse ridden
by member of the Governors staff. immedi-
ately in front Of the Presidents car
riage, became alarmed, reared, threw it's
rider and fell upon him. The man was assisted
TO his feet, but was laid upon the parking at the
side OF the street and remained there. suE-
rounded by knot of his comrades the pro.
cession moved past. The time for leaving was
already up and the visitors driven the
depot without learning the name of the injured
gentleman. Eervent hopes are expressed that
tho accident may prove as serious
as 1t appeared in passing. The stop az
indianapolis proved relief 70 the fafigue
and monotony which inevitable TO thirty
hours continuous ride. The speech making W az
abroad tnat this is not missionary expedition,
but simply one of exploration and discovery.
The parting episode at indianapolis was a stem
toriau invitation. audible above the cheers OF
the multitude. to "coms again, Grover" to
which the President raised his hat and smiling
ly bowed his thanks.
Among the mementoes of the visit brought
away by the distinguished guests is a Water
bury watch, which was presented by some one
at the ption in the CAPITOL, engraved. ITO
Grover Clev Gland with the regards of a travel
ing salesman" Two or three thousand personp
were assembled at Greencsstle. Ind and paid
their respects vociferously the train rain psst
at a slow rate. A long train load of returning
Grand Army mon stood upon a siding, the pas-
sengers in which crowded it's platforms and win
dows and waved ana shouted their salutes